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“While we cannot replace the items and lives that were lost, we can help those residents be reimbursed for their losses,” Sen. Addabbo said.
By Forum Staff
Anyone that suffered damages from the flood waters whipped up by Hurricane Ida can file a claim with New York City to report said damages—and get help from the State and federal government as well, State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) recently noted.
On the City level, residents can file a claim for water damage or loss with the City Comptroller’s Office either online, in-person or through certified mail. Claims served by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail must be notarized and delivered within 90 days from the date of occurrence to: Office of the New York City Comptroller, 1 Centre St., Room 1225, New York, NY 10007.
For more information on how to file a claim with the Comptroller’s Office, visit comptroller.nyc.gov/services/for-the-public/claims/file-a-claim/.
To file an e-claim, visit comptroller.nyc.gov/services/for-the-public/claims/e-filing/.
To learn how to file a claim through certified mail or in-person, visit comptroller.nyc.gov/services/for-the-public/claims/in-person-filing/.
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Hurricane Ida whipped through Queens on Sept. 1, killing 11 borough residents.
On the state level, an online resource hub for New Yorkers impacted by Hurricane Ida launched this week, which provides information on available assistance programs and where to find services such as shelter and access to food. The information on the site will be updated as more resources become available.
That information can be found here: governor.ny.gov/programs/governors-relief-and-response-resources.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has also been authorized to provide relief from Hurricane Ida. Individuals should visit disasterassistance.gov/ or call 800-621-3362, 7 a.m. to 1 a.m., seven days a week. Residents should be aware that phone calls from FEMA might appear to come from an unidentified number.
Additionally, a walk-in service center to offer support to those affected by the flash flood emergency has been created at IS 125, located at 46-02 47th Ave., in Woodside. This center will be open each day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and provide in-person support and information on resources and services available. NYC government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community-based organizations will be on-site to help connect families and individuals to critical services, including enrollment in public benefits and health insurance, housing, food assistance, and mental health counseling.
“This storm caused historic rainfall that flooded parts of my district that rarely see that level of water,” Addabbo said. “Unfortunately, many residents lost a lot of belongings to the flood waters, and some even lost their lives. While we cannot replace the items and lives that were lost, we can help those residents be reimbursed for their losses. I encourage anyone who suffered a loss due to the recent flooding to reach out and file a claim with the city, or access the state programs to find the resources they need to get back on their feet.”
For more post-storm resources, visit www1.nyc.gov/site/em/resources/ida.page.
